Martin Luther King Junior Middle School
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School serves 981 students in grades 6-8.
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School's student population of 981 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
42%
20%
Black
45%
34%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Middle School?
981 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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